Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic military-style trench shotgun package for a penny-start auction, this is a Converted Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun in 12 Gauge.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Converted 1897 Trench Gun Configuration (Take-Down)
Serial: 71691
Model: Converted 1897 Trench Gun Configuration (Take-Down)
Serial: 71691
Date of Manufacturer: 1899
Caliber: 12 Gauge (Chambered for 2-3/4" Shells)
Finish: Deep Gloss Blued Receiver, Barrel & Magazine Tube w/ Parkerized/Matte Heat Shield Assembly
Barrel Length: 20" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Perforated Steel Heat Shield & M1917 Bayonet Adapter
Optics/Sights: Bayonet Adapter-Mounted Brass Bead Front Sight; No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Pistol-Grip Stock w/ Steel Buttplate, Sling Swivel & 18-Groove Walnut Corn-Cob Forend
Action: Slide-Action (Pump-Action) Repeating Shotgun w/ Exposed Hammer, Take-Down Frame & Tubular Magazine
Markings: Action slide bar stamped "WINCHESTER / MODEL 1897"; barrel top stamped "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." w/ patent dates; barrel chamber stamped "12 / FULL"; barrel extension stamped "71691 / C"; bayonet lug adapter fitted w/ forward sling loop.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Engineered by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced in 1897, the Winchester Model 1897 stands as the most iconic combat shotgun in American military history. Featuring an exposed hammer, robust side-ejection receiver, and an innovative slide-action mechanism that lacked a trigger disconnector, the Model 1897 pioneered the devastating capability of "slam-firing"—allowing an operator to rapidly discharge rounds simply by cycling the pump with the trigger held depressed. In military service during World War I, outfitted with a ventilated steel handguard, M1917 bayonet lug adapter, and sling swivels, the weapon earned its legendary moniker as the "Trench Sweeper" across the Western Front. Revered by military historians and collector enthusiasts worldwide, the Model 1897 in Trench Gun trim remains an enduring symbol of American martial firepower.
This magnificent example is an authentic Winchester Model 1897 slide-action repeating shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge, bearing serial number 71691 on the barrel take-down extension ring. Configured in the legendary military Trench Gun style, it features a 20-inch barrel fitted with a ventilated perforated steel heat shield handguard, an integrated M1917 bayonet mounting block with front sling swivel, a brass bead front sight, smooth American walnut buttstock with rear sling swivel, and a classic 18-groove walnut ribbed pump forend. The metal finishes present in superb, lustrous condition throughout, displaying an exceptionally deep gloss blued finish across the receiver, barrel, and tubular magazine, complemented by a smooth dark finish on the ventilated heat shield assembly. Roll-marks and patent stamps along the barrel and slide bar remain crisp and well defined. Mechanically, the take-down lockup is tight, the exposed hammer action cycles with smooth authority, and the 20-inch barrel bore is mirror-bright. Offering the unmistakable combat profile of the quintessential American trench gun, this Winchester Model 1897 is a premier centerpiece for any advanced historic firearms or military collection.
Contents:
Caliber: 12 Gauge (Chambered for 2-3/4" Shells)
Finish: Deep Gloss Blued Receiver, Barrel & Magazine Tube w/ Parkerized/Matte Heat Shield Assembly
Barrel Length: 20" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Perforated Steel Heat Shield & M1917 Bayonet Adapter
Optics/Sights: Bayonet Adapter-Mounted Brass Bead Front Sight; No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Pistol-Grip Stock w/ Steel Buttplate, Sling Swivel & 18-Groove Walnut Corn-Cob Forend
Action: Slide-Action (Pump-Action) Repeating Shotgun w/ Exposed Hammer, Take-Down Frame & Tubular Magazine
Markings: Action slide bar stamped "WINCHESTER / MODEL 1897"; barrel top stamped "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." w/ patent dates; barrel chamber stamped "12 / FULL"; barrel extension stamped "71691 / C"; bayonet lug adapter fitted w/ forward sling loop.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Engineered by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced in 1897, the Winchester Model 1897 stands as the most iconic combat shotgun in American military history. Featuring an exposed hammer, robust side-ejection receiver, and an innovative slide-action mechanism that lacked a trigger disconnector, the Model 1897 pioneered the devastating capability of "slam-firing"—allowing an operator to rapidly discharge rounds simply by cycling the pump with the trigger held depressed. In military service during World War I, outfitted with a ventilated steel handguard, M1917 bayonet lug adapter, and sling swivels, the weapon earned its legendary moniker as the "Trench Sweeper" across the Western Front. Revered by military historians and collector enthusiasts worldwide, the Model 1897 in Trench Gun trim remains an enduring symbol of American martial firepower.
This magnificent example is an authentic Winchester Model 1897 slide-action repeating shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge, bearing serial number 71691 on the barrel take-down extension ring. Configured in the legendary military Trench Gun style, it features a 20-inch barrel fitted with a ventilated perforated steel heat shield handguard, an integrated M1917 bayonet mounting block with front sling swivel, a brass bead front sight, smooth American walnut buttstock with rear sling swivel, and a classic 18-groove walnut ribbed pump forend. The metal finishes present in superb, lustrous condition throughout, displaying an exceptionally deep gloss blued finish across the receiver, barrel, and tubular magazine, complemented by a smooth dark finish on the ventilated heat shield assembly. Roll-marks and patent stamps along the barrel and slide bar remain crisp and well defined. Mechanically, the take-down lockup is tight, the exposed hammer action cycles with smooth authority, and the 20-inch barrel bore is mirror-bright. Offering the unmistakable combat profile of the quintessential American trench gun, this Winchester Model 1897 is a premier centerpiece for any advanced historic firearms or military collection.
Contents:
Ventilated perforated steel heat shield and bayonet lug adapter assembly (mounted to shotgun). Shotgun and listed mounted trench gun assembly only.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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2026-11-15 21:00:00 |
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